Which of the following is antithyroidal drugs:
- A. Thyroxine
- B. Liothironine
- C. Propilthyouracil
- D. Triiodthironine
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propilthyouracil (propylthiouracil) is an antithyroid drug that inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis by blocking the iodination of tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin.
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Besides cystic fibrosis, which other medical state may trigger the need for pancreatic enzymes?
- A. Paget's disease
- B. Pulmonary cancers
- C. Gallbladder surgery
- D. Some bariatric surgeries
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bariatric surgeries like gastric bypass can impair pancreatic function, necessitating enzymes; gallbladder doesn't typically.
Glucocorticoids:
- A. Decrease amount of immunocompetent cells and macrophages in the blood
- B. Stimulate activity of macrophages and monocytes
- C. Increase amount of T lymphocytes
- D. Stimulate production of antibodies
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glucocorticoids reduce immunocompetent cells and macrophages, contributing to their immunosuppressive effects.
The nurse is reviewing the patient's admission medication orders. What order would the nurse to question?
- A. Digoxin .5 mg orally now give one dose only
- B. Lasix 20 mg. IV every 4 hours times 3
- C. Gentamicin 80 mg IV to infuse over 1 hour every 12 hours
- D. Acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 4 hours as needed for pain
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin .5 mg (0.5 mg) is a high initial dose; typical is 0.125-0.25 mg, requiring clarification.
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hr PRN for pain. The amount available is acetaminophen liquid 500 mg/5 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
- A. 6.5
- B. 5
- C. 4.8
- D. 6
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 650 mg ÷ (500 mg/5 mL) = 6.5 mL, matching the answer.
All are pro drugs except
- A. Sulindac
- B. Codeine
- C. Talampicillin
- D. Chlorpromazine
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlorpromazine is active as is; others are prodrugs.